• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.26-40
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to examine the fashion lifestyle variable of global consumers and to compare among US, Chinese and EU consumers. The data were collected in US(n=749), China(n=702) and EU(n=1083) from 2008 to 2010. For analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, K-means cluster analysis and chi-square analysis of SPSS 18.0 are used. The research results are as follow: First, it is shown that significant lifestyle factors of global fashion consumers are "adventure seeking", "fashion-oriented", "conspicuous consumption", "leadership", "brand-oriented", and "DIY". As a result of the cluster analysis of lifestyle types, four cross-national market segments are identified. These segments can be labeled as follows: "conservative fashion-oriented group", "passive consumer group", "neutral consumer group", "active fashion-oriented group". Second, findings also reveal that fashion lifestyle segments had meaningful differences between nationality and by year. Third, the US consumers tended to have conservative fashion-oriented lifestyle in 2008, however global consumers were changed to have active fashion lifestyle in 2010. This research will be useful to global brands in planning marketing strategies by offering specific information for global consumer fashion lifestyle.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.67-80
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• 2019

This study analyzed the factors determining fashion lifestyle of Uzbek students in Korea and their clothing purchasing behavior and attitudes towards Hallyu, the Korean image, satisfaction, preferences and purchasing intentions for Korean fashion according to fashion lifestyle. The data collected from 260 Uzbekistan students in Korea were subjected to factor analysis, cluster analysis, ANOVA, Duncan test, and ${\chi}^2$-test using SPSS 25.0. The results were as follows: 1) Fashion lifestyle was analyzed based on brand orientation, tradition, fashion, and personality. The fashion lifestyle group was classified as follows: brand, fashion/personality, traditional, and fashion passive. 2) The evaluation criteria for fashion products, information sources, and store selection criteria were varied among the four groups of fashion lifestyle. 3) The attitude toward Hallyu and Korean image, the satisfaction, preference, and purchasing intention of KFP varied significantly between the fashion lifestyle groups. 4) The demographics of fashion lifestyle groups showed significant differences in sex and residential status. These results can be used as a basis for fashion companies targeting markets for Uzbek people in their 20s.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.811-825
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• 1995

The purposes of the study were 1) to segment the female apparel market based on clothing benefits sought by female adualt consumer in Cheju, and 2) to develop a profile of each segment concerning lifestyle, use of information sources, perceived store attributes, store preference and demographics. The data(n=228) were collected via a questionnire from adult females of ages over 20's. Using cluster analysis on benefits sought factors, four groups were identified and labeled as 1) Economic-value oriented users of clothing(24%) : 2) Brand oriented users of clothing(14%); 3) Aesthetics/fashion oriented users of clothing(26%); 4) Easy care oriented users of clothing(36%). ANOVA and Chi-square statistics revealed significant differences among the four groups according to clothing benefits sought factors, lifestyle factors, use of information sources, store attributes perceived on store types, store-type choices, new store-type preferences and demographic variables. A profile of these groups was developed.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.487-498
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to classify the lifestyles of 20's and 30's male consumers, identify the differences among the lifestyle groups, and analyze clothing values and buying behaviors according to the lifestyle types. The results of the study were as follows. First, as a result of cluster analysis to classify the lifestyles of 20's and 30's male consumers, 4 groups were identified as "adventurous and self-accomplishing type", "positive and socially active type", "active and trend seeking type", and "practical and information-oriented type". Second, 4 factors of Utilitarian Value were classified as "symbolism", "diversity of wearing purpose", "convenience of management", and "physical activeness". Third, 4 factors of Hedonic Value were extracted as "pursuit for confidence", "pursuit for sexual sensitivity", "pursuit for trend", and "pursuit for personality". Fourth, upon analyzing the differences of clothing values based on lifestyles, 4 groups considered the most important value as the pursuit of sexual sensibility. Fifth, the male consumers in 20's and 30's purchased to express individuality and made their own decision on buying the casual wear. Based on these results, adventurous and self-actualizing type and active and trend seeking type were 518 of 684 and represented male consumer in 20's and 30's.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.33 no.9
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• pp.1495-1505
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• 2009

This study analyzes how well-being lifestyle and functional textile knowledge effect the perception of high functional sports/leisure wear importance. A survey was conducted among male and female sports/leisure wear consumers aged 15 and over in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk area from May $12^{th}$ to June $2^{nd}$ 2009. A total of 288 responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and regression. As a result, 9 factors were determined as sub-elements of a well-being lifestyle. Knowledge levels for functional textiles were high in elastic, UV blocking, air permeable, and antibacterial properties. The perception of high functional sports/leisure wear importance was positively influenced by functional textile knowledge and two well-being lifestyle constructing factors ('self-confidence/affirmative thinking' and 'health/environment oriented eating habits').

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.56-63
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• 2002

This study was designed to investigate the new concept about lifestyle of female consumer in the present time of digital revolution and to analyze the preferences and sensibilities according to the types of consumer lifestyle classified into the same group. Survey was done through questionnaire of 79 questions and the data of 151 female consumers in the age of 19-34 were analyzed statistically using SPSS. The 6 factors were extracted from 39 lifestyle questions: consumerism, seeking challenge, communal life, quality of life, digital orientation and active counter plan. 6 Lifestyle clusters of female consumers were as following: the no-concern satisfied, the digital passive, the consumer personal, the digital active, the consumer communal and the adventurous. 30.5% of female consumer was the digital lifestyle who are relatively older and highly educated, of high income and expense rate, and resident in Gangnam. The preferred sensations by female consumer were 5; reasonal, feminine, conspicuous, active, and modest, and the clusters according to the sensations were 5: the casual, the status-symbolism, the rich in contents, the romantist, and the elegance. Lifestyle and preferred sensations were so related that the no-concern satisfied were the status-symbolism and the romantist, while the digital were the richness of contents and the adventurous were the romantist.

• The International Journal of Costume Culture
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.60-76
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• 2006

This study aimed to investigate buying behaviors of cosmetics for female university students in Korea, China, and Japan as related to their lifestyles. For data analysis, a survey was conducted to total 12,000 females university students in 4-year university in Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing from March 11 to April 14 in 2002. A total of 1,165 were collected and 1,127 were finally used in the analysis (361 in Korea, 381 in China, and 385 in Japan). Data were analyzed by factor analysis, cluster analysis, frequency analysis, Cronbach's a, t-test and Duncan's Multiple Range test by using SPSS statistics package. The lifestyle segmentations identified 5 groups for Korea, 5 groups for China and 2 groups for Japan. Segments in each country showed significant differences in selected variables, the satisfaction with cosmetics and in places to purchase cosmetics.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.14 no.5
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• pp.176-194
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• 2010

According to the economy recession of U.S.A and Europe, the value of China market has been increased. Therefore the in-depth studies were essential for the companies and brands which look for new rising market. This study typed Chinese consumers by lifestyle and analyze the demographics and clothing purchasing behavior. The result of the internet survey which was carried out targeting Shanghai residents, established several consumer types of men and women respectively. In case of male consumers, established 4 groups like indifferent to advertising/brand group, seriously considering brand/health group, seriously considering leisure group, and seriously considering education group. In case of female consumers, established 3 groups like seriously considering education/food group, seriously considering housing/leisure group, and seriously considering shopping group. These groups were showed significant differences to demographics and clothing purchasing behavior. These characteristics about the groups must be reflected to marketing and merchandising strategies.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.16 no.3 s.43
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• pp.299-314
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• 1992

The purpose of this study was to classify male students by categories based on fashion image and to describe the resulting categories in terms of lifestyle, shopping behavior and demo-graphic variablls. Data were obtained from questionnaires completed by 791 male students in Seoul during the fall of 1991. Descriptive profiles of the four categories were developed by ideal and actual fashion image, lifestyle, and demographic characteristics. Young-Attractive and Fashionable-Harmonious types were preferred by older students while Decert-Practical and Unremarkable·Passive types were preferred by younger students. Fashionable images were more related to material-oriented, active-leisure, and sociable lifestyle factors. Fashionable and low price image factors were important in the market segmentation of male students.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.448-462
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• 1995

The purpose of this study was on the development of jeans via conjoint analysis and marketing strategies for each segmented market. The questionnaire was composed vervel card and defining the proper marketing strategies for each segmented market. The 269 usable data was distributed to the Univ student and carrier women through multi- stage , ;ambling. The statistical results were processed by the SPSS, PC MDS, and MANZANOLA program. The used methods of statistical data were conjoint analysis, KYST, PROFIT, factor analysis, frequency, one-way ANOVA, SNK, and paired t-test. The results of this study can be summaries as follows: 1. In competitor analysis, Korean brands were in low price zone, but foreign in high price and character style zone. 2. There was significant differences Korean brands and foreign brands on evaluating. On the basis of the perceptual maps, most of Korean brands were evaluated as having a good price and most of foreign brands were evaluated as having a good design. 3. The optimal jeans has the well-known brand, the price of less than 30, 000 won, traditional style, and good quality. In four attributes of clothing buying process, brand is most important attribute of jeans. Segment market 1.All the jeans that they have is Korean brand. Income, amount spent per month on clothing, how many having jeans is low market. Self-centered factor is lowest. In the clothing sari ales lifestyle, they considered most conviniance. Segment market 2-They have one foreign brand jeans. Income, amount spent per month on clothing, how many having jeans is low market. Self-centered factor is lowest Segment market 3-They have two foreign brand jeans. Income, amount spent pet month on clothing, how many having jeans is high market. Self-centered factor is high. In the clothing variables lifestyle, they considered brand, continuance, and character. Segment market 4-They have more than three foreign brand. Income amount spent per month on clothing, and how many having jeans is high market. Self-centered factor is high. In the clothing variables lifestyle, they considered most brand, and character.